5.56/.223 Frangible Training ammunition for DSCC (Columbus, Ohio) Police
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically DCSO Columbus-Division-1, is soliciting offers for 9,000 rounds of 5.56/.223 Frangible Training Ammunition for the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Police. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 9,000 rounds of frangible 5.56 or .223 equivalent ammunition, with a grain weight between 45 and 55. All ammunition must be brand new and not refurbished. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the destination. This ammunition is intended for qualification and training purposes for individual Police Officers assigned to DSCC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (implied from RFQ)
- Period of Performance: January 31, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5), including HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) eligible under the WOSB Program.
- NAICS Code: 332992
- Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Questions Due Date: February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer. The Government plans to issue a single purchase order to the responsible vendor whose quote is deemed most advantageous, considering price and other factors. Offerors are responsible for any costs incurred in preparing and submitting their quotes.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge any solicitation amendments and confirm compliance with all requirements in the specifications. Contractor employees will be subject to Common Access Card (CAC) procedures as per DLA security measures. Invoices are required to be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.